Agenda to all music events in Brussels and around Belgium in September

David Vidal Sans
Sep 1
5 min read

Updated: Sep 3

Summer is almost over but Brussels has still lots to offer with open-air festivals and the beginning of the concerts autumn season!

Exciting concerts this month

The British queen of pop-disco Sophie Ellis-Bextor returns to Brussels with a new album released in September and a show in Ancienne Belgique to perform hitslike 'Murder On The Dancefloor'. Get your tickets.

Legendary triphop Belgian band Hooverphonic celebrates 25 of their iconic album 'The Magnificent Tree’ with two shows in Ancienne Belgique on 26 & 27 September and more dates to come in 2026. Tickets.

Another iconic 90s band but from Germany, Die Toten Hosen are back together on tour performing their hits at AB on 14 September. Tickets.

For pop and mainstream concert goers, Lauren Spencer-Smith has not one but 2 concerts in Ancienne Belgique on 06 and 07 September (tickets) and British pop singer Alessi Rose will take over La Madeleine on 14 September, after opening for Dua Lipa in Antwerp couple of months ago (tickets). Another newcomer, US rising popstar Addison Rae plays Cirque Royal on 04 September to present her debut album (tickets).

R&B lovers will welcome 2 US stars performing in Brussels this month, Coco Jones in Ancienne Belgique on 12 September (tickets) and Jessie Reyez in the same venue on 20 September (tickets). Hip hop fans can bounce with hits by US rapper Lil Baby at Forest National on 17 September (tickets).

Fans of nostalgic and high class sounds, will enjoy the return to the stages of Belinda Carlisle on Cirque Royal on 3 September (tickets), Danish singer-songwriter and piano master Agnes Obel also at Cirque Royal on the 19 (tickets), and Canadian jazz singer Diana Krall will serenade Bozar on 30 September.

One Greek popstar lands in our city this month, Marina Satti, representing her country in Eurovision 2024 will present her eclectic music in La Madeleine on 13 September. Get your tickets here. If you are into Eurovision artists, Iceland's Daði Freyr is playing Trix on 20 September (tickets) and our very own Red Sebastian (Eurovision 2025) is playing AB Club on 13 September (tickets).

Check out these other concerts:

03.09: Compact Disc Dummies (Olt Rivierenhof, Antwerp). Tickets.
08.09: Casey McQuillen (Kavka, Antwerp). Tickets.
11.09: Jethro Trull (Cirque Royal). Tickets
12 & 13.09: Natalia (Het Depot, Leuven). Tickets.
14.09: Blusher (Le Botanique). Tickets
15.09: Wonho (La Madeleine). Tickets
17.09: Emmy d'Arc (Het Depot, Leuven). Tickets.
19/09: Birthe + Paak (Ancienne Belgique Club). Tickets
21.09: Counting Crows (Cirque Royal). Tickets
22.09: Andrei Irimia (Église Notre-Dame de Laeken). Tickets.
23 & 24.09: Sigur Rós (BOZAR)
24.09: Nephtys (Beursschouwburg). Tickets
30.09: The Darkness (Ancienne Belgique). Tickets

Festivals and open-air parties

Show Up For Humanity is a free festival taking place by the Atomium on 20 September to raise awareness of humanitarian and environmental causes. The 1-day festival will count with performances by Doria D, Francisco, Gustaph, Axelle Red, Rori, Sandra Kim, Selah Sue, Sylvie Kreusch, Uwase, Colt, Warhaus, Charles and more. All info here.

Concertband Festival Brussels: A free brass and concert band festival held at the Grand-Place, running 13 & 14. A great family-friendly event highlighting live, outdoor band performances. More info.

One of the oldest jazz festivals in Brussels, Saint Jazz will take place on 13 and 20 of September with performances at La Tricoterie and Centre Culturel Jacques Franck. Check out the programe here. Theatre Marni hosts the Marni Jazz Festival, from 11-20 September with performances by JAZMYN, Gregory Privat Trio and many more.

LaVallée celebrates its 10th anniversary on 5 & 6 September with concerts, DJ sets food trucks and activities for children. Check out the programme here.

Fiesta Latina returns from 05-07 September at Bois de la Cambre: three days of Latin music, dance, cuisine, and culture, with a special anniversary edition including performances by Drea Dury, Bajo Mundo, Alber Joe and more. Get your tickets here.

Two other festivals will take place the first weekend of September in our city, Molenfest (03-07, Molenbeek) with dances, circus, music, theatre, debates, films and several festivities (Programme) and Uckel'air (05 &06, Parc de Wolvendael), with performances by local artists Edaya, NKEY, Jewel Usain, Vicky R and more (Free access). At the same time, on 06 September, Sounds of Molenbeek (VK) will offer free concerts, dancehall and DJing workshops, photography and painting exhibitions, dance battles qnd more (More info.)

The weather is still sweet and Oostende welcomes back Manifiesta on 13 & 14 September with concerts by NENA, Barbara Pravi, Youssef Swatt and many more (tickets) and fans of francophone indie music have an annual date with Les Nuits Indé in Liège on 18 & 19 September with free performances by Miel de Montagne, Lovelace and more. More info.

27 September marks the annual French Community Day (Fête de la Fédération Wallonie-Bruxelles), with concerts in every francophone corner of our country, included Brussels, but the programme is not out yet.

Namur celebrates Les Fêtes de la Wallonie from 12-22 September with plenty of activities anc concerts by artists like MC Solaar, Colt, Orlane, Coline BLF and more. Stay updated here.

The free students festival Brussel Brost will take place on 25 September in RESET with performances by Miss Angel, Faisal, Paak and many more. All Info.

Bozar Rooftop is open until the end of September, between 16:00 and 23:00, with free entrance! Enjoy a large range of musical guests, playing everything from jazz and soul to pop, disco, electro, rock, Latino, and R&B—something for everyone throughout the summer. More info here.

Every Wednesday in September, Jazz In The Woods offers free concerts at Le Kioske (Bois de la Cambre) for two hours! Enjoy food and drinks while you soak in the music. More info here.

Vinyl and CD collectors have a date with Be Pop, the music fair of Mons, taking place on 13-14 September at Lotto Mons Expo. More info here.

Other Festivals and Music Events Not to Miss!

Check out these other festivals and music events you won't want to miss!

05-07.09: Woodblocks Festival 2025 (Kiosk Radio, Parc Royal). Tickets.
05-06.09: Crammerock (Stekene): With Sylvie Kreusch, Sugababes, Becky Hill, Inhaler, Compact Disc Dummies. Tickets.
07.09: Sven Väth (Gare de Mons). A 4-hours exclusive set by the iconic German DJ. Tickets.
11-13.09: In.out.sider Festival 2025 (LaVallée). Free alternative music festival. More info.
12-14.09: Voodoo Village Festival 2025 (Grimbergen). Electronic music festival. Tickets.
14.09: Cultura Fest (Liège). Slam, Standup and concerts by Clélia, IGDO and more. Info.
19-20.09: LoForLife (Scherpenheuvel). With Omdat Het Kan & Average Rob, Daan and more. Tickets.
19-21.09: PUKEMA (Puurs). With Berre, Alice Mae, Francisco and more. Tickets.
20.09: DÉBRIS 07 (BBP Port Sud). An open-air, 8-hour event by the canal with DJs GARSA, Okima, Stanislawa, and Karassimeon bringing bold underground sounds. Info and tickets.
22-27.09: Festival XS (Theatre Les Tanneurs). 20 short shows from all disciplines and backgrounds. Tickets.
27.09: Maatwerk (Poealert). Electronic open-air party. Tickets.

International stars on tour near Belgium

Fancy a getaway out of Belgium? Coldplay continues their Music of the Spheres world tour, including a 10-night run at Wembley Stadium that extends into September 2025 (tickets), and Damiano David (from Måneskin) is set to take the stage at Paris' Adidas Arena on 26 September (tickets) before coming to Brussels in October.